JAMB - Mathematics (2018 - No. 52)

From a point P, Q is 5km due West and R is12km due South of Q. Find the distance between P and R.
5km
12km
13km
17km

Explanation

Using Pythagoras theorem

  PR\(^2\) = 5\(^2\) + 12\(^2\)

  25 + 144 = 169

  PR = √(169)= 13km

 

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